What is the cheapest way to get from Alta to Ruka?

The cheapest way to get from Alta to Ruka is to bus and drive and train which costs €110 - €160 and takes 13h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alta to Ruka?

The fastest way to get from Alta to Ruka is to drive which takes 8h 57m and costs €120 - €180.

How far is it from Alta to Ruka?

The distance between Alta and Ruka is 733 km. The road distance is 645.7 km.

How do I travel from Alta to Ruka without a car?

The best way to get from Alta to Ruka without a car is to bus which takes 17h 22m and costs €120 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Alta to Ruka?

It takes approximately 13h 50m to get from Alta to Ruka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alta to Ruka bus from?

Alta to Ruka bus services, operated by Snelandia, depart from Løkkeveien station.

Bus or fly from Alta to Ruka?

The best way to get from Alta to Ruka is to bus which takes 17h 22m and costs €120 - €170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €170 - €470 and takes 42h 39m.

Where does the Alta to Ruka bus arrive?

Alta to Ruka bus services, operated by Snelandia, arrive at Jergul station.

What is the time difference between Alta and Ruka?

Ruka is 1h ahead of Alta. It is currently 5:53 PM in Alta and 6:53 PM in Ruka.

Can I drive from Alta to Ruka?

Yes, the driving distance between Alta to Ruka is 646 km. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Alta to Ruka.

Where can I stay near Ruka?

There are 775+ hotels available in Ruka.

Alta to Ruka - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Alta and Ruka?

No, there is no direct bus from Alta to Ruka. However, there are services departing from Løkkeveien and arriving at Talvijärvi E via Jergul, Samisk videregående skole Karasjok, K-market Karigasniemi, 2 and ABC piha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 22m.

There are 7 ways to get from Alta to Ruka by bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, drive, train
best
1. Take the bus from Løkkeveien to Stornesbus 170
2. Drive from Stornes to Hotelli Hetta Lcar
3. Take the bus from Hotelli Hetta L to Roimunrotko Ebus
4. Take the train from Rovaniemi to Kemijärvitrain
5. Take the bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Talvijärvi Ebus 5
13h 50m
€110–156
Drive 645.7 km
1. Drive from Alta to Rukacar 645.7 km
8h 57m
€122–176
Fly Alta to Kittilä Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Alta (ALF) to Kittilä Airport (KTT)plane ALF - KTT
2. Take the bus from Lentoasema to Rovaniemi Rautatieasema pihabus
3. Take the train from Rovaniemi to Kemijärvitrain
4. Take the bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Talvijärvi Ebus
10h 18m
€178–539
Bus
1. Take the bus from Løkkeveien to Jergulbus 120
2. Take the bus from Jergul to Samisk videregående skole Karasjokbus 255
3. Take the bus from K-market Karigasniemi to 2bus
4. Take the bus from 2 to ABC pihabus
5. Take the bus from ABC piha to Talvijärvi Ebus 5
17h 22m
€123–162
Fly Alta to Kuusamo
1. Fly from Alta (ALF) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane ALF - KAO
42h 39m
€170–463
Bus, drive, bus to Kittilä Airport, fly to Kuusamo
1. Take the bus from Løkkeveien to Kautokeino Cirkle Kbus
2. Drive from Kautokeino Cirkle K to Hotelli Hetta Lcar
3. Take the bus from Hotelli Hetta L to Lentoasemabus
4. Fly from Kittilä Airport (KTT) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane KTT - KAO
10h 42m
€288–740
Fly Alta to Rovaniemi, bus
1. Fly from Alta (ALF) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane ALF - RVN
2. Take the bus from Lentoasema to ABC pihabus
3. Take the bus from ABC piha to Talvijärvi Ebus
11h 34m
€242–605

Alta to Ruka by bus

5Weekly Buses

17h 22mAverage Duration

€123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 733.4 km
Duration: 13h 50m

What companies run services between Alta, Norway and Ruka, Finland?

You can take a bus from Løkkeveien to Talvijärvi E via Jergul, Samisk videregående skole Karasjok, Karigasniemi tollstasjon, K-market Karigasniemi, 2, and ABC piha in around 17h 22m. Alternatively, Finnair, TUI fly Belgium, and two other airlines fly from Alta (ALF) to Kuusamo (KAO) 3 times a week.

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